OFF MARKET

Off Market Mar 2025 for $630K

$636,345

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,978/mo

•

1,798

sq ft

5233 Lightning View Rd, Columbia, MD 21045

About this home

Welcome to 5233 Lightning View Rd, a beautiful 4 BR/2.5 BA split-level single-family home, located in the quiet community of Oakland Mills. The main level features an astonishing spacious living room with plenty of light, vaulted ceilings and a beautiful fireplace and accent walls, dining area, kitchen, upper level has 3 spacious bedrooms and beautifully remodeled 2 full bathrooms. The kitchen has brand new cabinets, quartz countertops with tile backsplash, and stainless appliances, island and convenient pot-filler. As you move to the lower level, you’ll find one additional bedroom, the basement has an additional large den area and the laundry and ½ bath. The sunroom is perfect for endless possibilities of entertainment and relaxation. All the bathrooms are newly remodeled with beautiful tiles. Excellent location, conveniently located near amenities, schools, and transportation. This home is move-in-ready!

Single-familyProperty Type

1970Year Built

9,497 sq ftLot Size

$354Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Celeste Azcue • Apex Realty

•410-750-0933 (broker)

Bought with Kathy Broadbent • Compass

•443-873-3585 (broker)

Redfin checked: 4 minutes ago

•Source:BRIGHT MLS #MDHW2048578

Redfin Estimate

$636,345

$6,345 since sold in March 2025$4,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 8.2% higher than the average sale price ($588K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$655,000
A
4 beds2.5 baths1,972 sq ft
5317 Lightning View Rd, Columbia, MD 21045
SOLD APR 16, 2026
$645,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths2,300 sq ft
5461 Marsh Hawk Way, Columbia, MD 21045
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$555,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths2,722 sq ft
5258 Patriot Ln, Columbia, MD 21045
SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$590,000
D
4 beds3 baths1,825 sq ft
5444 Wolf River Ln, Columbia, MD 21045
SOLD JUN 12, 2026
$574,000
E
4 beds3 baths2,075 sq ft
5415 Thunder Hill Rd, Columbia, MD 21045
SOLD NOV 6, 2025
$510,000
F
4 beds3 baths1,775 sq ft
5431 Thunder Hill Rd, Columbia, MD 21045

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$3,113/mo

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Market trends in Oakland Mills, MD

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

102.8%

0.7% MoM

Median sale price

$505K

$34K MoM

Avg. days on market

1 days MoM

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Redfin agents who toured

Charming home with a great layout, sold as-is; some finishes needed.
2 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Amelia Smith
Redfin Premier agent
Home has a number of unfinished cosmetic issues inside and out.
2 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Eugene Sutter
Redfin Associate agent

Sale history for 5233 Lightning View Rd

Date

Event

Price

BRIGHT MLS #MDHW2048578

Mar 5, 2025

Sold

$630,000

$350/sq ft

Feb 4, 2025

Pending

—

Feb 1, 2025

Listed

$620,000

$345/sq ft

Jan 27, 2025

Coming Soon

$620,000

$345/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #MDHW2046266

Dec 13, 2024

Sold

$440,000

$245/sq ft

Nov 13, 2024

Pending

—

Oct 26, 2024

Listed

$459,900

$256/sq ft

+23

* * * * * * * * NOT A RENTAL * * * * * * * * FOR SALE ONLY Looking for a detached 4 level home in Columbia with a 1 car garage that may quite possibly be the BEST deal in Howard County? Of course you are, otherwise you wouldn't be here. Well look no more. Presenting 5233 Lightning View Rd. This 3 bedroom 2.5 bathroom has a spacious living room/dining room combo and a sunroom addition that is perfect for relaxing or entertaining. This property needs work but is well worth the time and effort. It is priced to sell and It will so do not delay.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$6,432 (+11.3%)

$200,200 + $244,700

$444,900

2024

$5,777 (+6.9%)

2023

$5,403 (+3.7%)

2022

$5,212 (+2.7%)

$180,200 + $167,300

$347,500

2021

$5,077 (+3.4%)

2020

$4,909 (+0.4%)

2019

$4,888 (+6.4%)

$129,400 + $186,500

$315,900

2018

$4,594 (+0.8%)

2017

$4,558 (+17.2%)

$129,400 + $182,000

$311,400

2015

$3,888 (−0.2%)

$129,400 + $177,300

$306,700

2014

$3,895 (−0.7%)

2013

$3,924 (+24.9%)

2012

$3,141 (+2.4%)

2011

$3,066 (+2.6%)

2010

$2,989 (+20.0%)

2009

$2,491

Tax history for 5233 Lightning View Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$6,432 (+11.3%)

$200,200 + $244,700

$444,900

2024

$5,777 (+6.9%)

2023

$5,403 (+3.7%)

2022

$5,212 (+2.7%)

$180,200 + $167,300

$347,500

2021

$5,077 (+3.4%)

2020

$4,909 (+0.4%)

2019

$4,888 (+6.4%)

$129,400 + $186,500

$315,900

2018

$4,594 (+0.8%)

2017

$4,558 (+17.2%)

$129,400 + $182,000

$311,400

2015

$3,888 (−0.2%)

$129,400 + $177,300

$306,700

2014

$3,895 (−0.7%)

2013

$3,924 (+24.9%)

2012

$3,141 (+2.4%)

2011

$3,066 (+2.6%)

2010

$2,989 (+20.0%)

2009

$2,491

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

—

Baths

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

9,497 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,798

Year built

1970

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Howard County

APN

16 129046

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 17, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 1
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Driveway, Attached Garage

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 3
# of Bedrooms On 1st Lower Level: 1

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half) On 2nd Lower Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half) On All Lower Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Fully Finished
Basement Footprint Percent: 60.00
Basement Finished Percent: 75.00

Exterior

Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 600
Front Foot Fee Payment Frequency: Annually
Improvement Assessed Value: $244,700
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor

Building Information
Construction Materials: Frame
Foundation Details: Block
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: Detached

Pool Information
Community Pool Features: In Ground
Community Pool

Lot Information
Tidal Water: No

Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $200,200

Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,548
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft.: 350
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft.: 250
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Financial

Tax Information
Agricultural Tax Due: No
County Tax: $4,234
Tax Assessed Value: $379,967
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Annual Amount: $5,796

Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2024

Utilities

Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
Heat Pump(s)
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Location

Homeowners Association Information
HOA Fee: $1,222
HOA Fee Frequency: Annually

School Information
School District Name: HOWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM
School District Source: Listing Agent

Location Information
Outside City Limits
Directions: GPS

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,798
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 9,497 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1970
Year Renovated: —
County: Howard County
APN: 16 129046

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 17, 2026

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Transit

Thunder Hill Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi

7/10

Oakland Mills Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi

7/10

Oakland Mills High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi

6/10

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

6/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 103° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

4/10 Wind Factor

14% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

4/10 Air Factor

5 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years

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Estimated sale price

$605,000 – $732,000

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Home values near 5233 Lightning View Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
5218 Lightning View Rd, Columbia, MD 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3300 Sq. Ft.	$651,297
5222 Lightning View Rd, Columbia, MD 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2700 Sq. Ft.	$794,642

Address	Redfin Estimate
5217 Lightning View Rd, Columbia, MD - Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2448 Sq. Ft.	$647,251
5301 Lightning View Rd, Columbia, MD 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2260 Sq. Ft.	$654,394

Address	Redfin Estimate
5309 Lightning View Rd, Columbia, MD - Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1913 Sq. Ft.	$519,846
5226 Lightning View Rd, Columbia, MD 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2600 Sq. Ft.	$638,342

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